Is there any reason not to eat a Steak every Day?

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  • MightyDomo
    MightyDomo Posts: 1,265 Member
    I wouldn't think there would be anything wrong with it as long as you are not restricted from red meat for religious, medical or personal ideology issues.

    I often like to eat steak 2-3 times per day at 4-8oz per each serving. It's fantastic and it's good protein, I choose leaner cuts so it keeps my fat down. I love steak and yep it is super easy to prepare. I literally cook my lunch in the mornings while doing my hair (steak pan cooked with shredded rainbow salad) as it takes less than the 15 minutes my hair dryer takes to dry my hair properly.

    So go for it!
  • Graelwyn75
    Graelwyn75 Posts: 4,404 Member
    I love steak, and had some tonight, fried in butter and olive oil, but I do limit it to once a month, due to cost, and due to not really believing too much red meat is healthy. Bit sad that someone who was a vegetarian for over a decade, discovers a love of steak, but hey hum. Apart from chicken, it is the only meat I like.
  • tcraw15
    tcraw15 Posts: 223 Member
    Oh man.. If I could afford to eat steak every day I would be in heaven!!
  • annasor70
    annasor70 Posts: 187 Member
    If you don't worry about environmental issues, animal treatment and your actual body health...sure ;)
  • DatMurse
    DatMurse Posts: 1,501 Member
    Money is a big factor.

    For grass fed I dont see as much harm. Much healthier for you according to studies.
    plenty of reasons

    Oh Reddy - we missed you. Good vacation?
    haha lots of work unfortunately. :)
    140 lbs to lose. Fat *kitten*
  • BeachIron
    BeachIron Posts: 6,490 Member
    If you don't worry about environmental issues, animal treatment and your actual body health...sure ;)

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  • MercenaryNoetic26
    MercenaryNoetic26 Posts: 2,747 Member
    Great responses. I've been wondering because I'm a burger fiend. I eat them every other day. I eat mostly chicken, beef and turkey. I also wish I could afford steak every day :grumble:
  • grow_n_show
    grow_n_show Posts: 3 Member
    Red meat can take longer to digest in your system giving you a bloated looking midsection and "midlife man midsection"

    Closer to raw you eat it the better to remove this issue. Cooking it destroys enzymes and causes red meats to release free radicals into the body.

    also..taurine in that tasty red meat is destroyed from cooking it (your body can synthesize it, but it shouldn't have too!)
  • DatMurse
    DatMurse Posts: 1,501 Member
    Red meat can take longer to digest in your system giving you a bloated looking midsection and "midlife man midsection"

    Closer to raw you eat it the better to remove this issue. Cooking it destroys enzymes and causes red meats to release free radicals into the body.

    also..taurine in that tasty red meat is destroyed from cooking it (your body can synthesize it, but it shouldn't have too!)
    you do realize grass grown beef also has antioxidants? better to eat it rarer to keep creatine in it as well.
  • krazyforyou
    krazyforyou Posts: 1,428 Member
    It really depends on the type of beef your buying. Grass fed, antibotics free beef is an excellent and healthy source of protein, however it is very heavy on your pocketbook. The American Heart Association does state there is an increase in chances of heart disease for a diet rich in red meat. However as an RN who loves beef, I do as I please and just maintain a biannual check up to monitor.
  • DatMurse
    DatMurse Posts: 1,501 Member
    It really depends on the type of beef your buying. Grass fed, antibotics free beef is an excellent and healthy source of protein, however it is very heavy on your pocketbook. The American Heart Association does state there is an increase in chances of heart disease for a diet rich in red meat. However as an RN who loves beef, I do as I please and just maintain a biannual check up to monitor.
    The studies in regards to red meat did not differentiate processed vs full beef.

    There have been many new studies that promote the omega fats and usefulness of grass fed red meat.
    btw I grad in Dec with my BSN :-D
  • watfordjc
    watfordjc Posts: 304 Member
    Variety? Then again, I eat toast every day. My concerns are mainly colorectal cancer, however, my typical response to a few studies that make suggestions for supplements (for anaemia, low testosterone, etc) is: "why aren't they suggesting steak instead?"

    I had a pack of liver sausage last week (or was it the week before?) as I wanted to up my Vitamin A and Ferritin stores "just in case" and I eat burgers and "steak" (the processed kind) on occasion. I limit processed meats because of what I've heard. I don't consume much red meat mainly because I don't cook.

    Real steak... price and the difficulty in cleaning my George Foreman grill afterwards (think it still needs cleaning). That and if I ate steak like I eat chicken I probably wouldn't appreciate the taste as much.
  • melb_alex
    melb_alex Posts: 1,154 Member
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    hahahah awesome.


    At the moment I am eating a lot more steak than usual (about 2-3 times a week) cooked with herbs and only a small portion (150grams) and ALWAYS lean. No problems for me :)
  • 0OneTwo3
    0OneTwo3 Posts: 149 Member
    People seem to think i'm scrooge mcduck or something... where i live you can buy a 250-300g rumpsteak (grass fed beef), a medium sweet potato and some veggies at the same cost (or maybe a little more) as your standard meal at one of those fast food joints and many people can afford those every day. i doubt it's that much different where you live.

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